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A brief introduction to my research topic for potential students
Due to my current capacity constraints and the overwhelming number of students, I regret to inform you that I will be unable to accept new physics students for the next few years. (I may consider the possibility to accept a math student.) I apologize for any inconvenience this may cause and sincerely appreciate your understanding. Thank you for your kind consideration.
Potential students abroad:
If a foreign student is interested in studying theoretical physics at Fudan, there is an exchange program via CSC scholarship. This video shows foreign student life at Fudan. If you want to apply for it, please contact me. The deadline is in the end of February each year.
If you want to choose me as yoursupervisor, please reach out to me as soon as possible. This is especially important for students outside of Fudan. Before accepting you into my supervision, I would like to conduct a brief interview to assess your background. Please make sure to read this entire article prior to contacting me.
Potential undergraduate students at Physics Department:
I create a video for potential students, so you can first watch it.
I want students to understand basics physics such as quantum mechanics, statistical mechanics, general relativity before joining my group. It would be nice if you have some background in quantum field theory and basic math (especially differential geometry). I wish a potential student to take initiative (calculation, literature reading, writing) for a research project. For potential students from other universities, please contact me before you enter Fudan master program. I want to do a brief interview.
Potential undergraduate students at Math Department:
I want to encourage math students to study physics from mathematical viewpoints. There are many ways to study physics using mathematics language. For example:
-If you like algebraic topology, you can use generalized cohomology theory to study anomalies in physics.
-If you like algebraic geometry, you can use enumerative invariants to study string theory.
-If you like representation theory, you can use infinite-dimensinal modules to study BPS states in supersymmetric theory.
-If you like category theory, you can use infinity-category to study TQFT.
Physicists train themselves to study physics from physical perspectives. However, not so many people can study physics from math. So if you study physics from a mathematical perspective, you have quite a good chance to find something new! So I think it's essential for you to build one strong field in mathematics. Then, I can translate a physics problem into the language of your specialty. So find one field of mathematics you are strong at and are interested in. Then, I can give you guidance what kind of physics is related to your field. This is the most straightforward and efficient way to study physics from math. It's not so important whether you understand physics or not. It's important whether you can solve a physics problem in math language. Moreover, it's best if you can develop mathematics theory from a physical problem.
Please feel free to contact me if you are interested in studying physics from math!